English Writing Ideas for Exams - 10

 10. Global issues

Problems in developing countries

• Developing countries face a range if problems
• Standards of healthcare and education are low
• Life expectancy is usually lower than in developed countries
• There is a lack of infrastructure, employment and good quality housing
• Many people are forced to live in poverty
• Food, drinking water and basic medicines are in short supply

How to help developing countries

• The best form of help for developing countries is development aid
• Richer nations can help by investing in long-term projects
• Governments and charities can help by building new houses and schools
• Globalization may also help developing countries
• Multi-national companies can creating jobs in developing countries
• On the other hand, many people emigrate to find work in richer countries
• They often sand money back home to their families
• This money helps to improve the standard of living in developing countries

Immigration

• Some people move to another countries in search of a better life
• Many immigrants come from less developed countries
• Richer, industrialized countries may offer opportunities for employment
• Free healthcare and schooling are available in some developed countries
• Other people migrate to a foreign country to improve their academic qualifications

Positives of immigration and Multi-cultural societies

• From an economic perspective, immigration can be extremely positive
• Many immigrants have skills that are needed in the country they move to
• Immigrants who find work contribute to the economy of their new country
• Many immigrants send money home to help family members
• Immigration also creates cultural diversity
• People of many different nationalities learn to live together
• This can help people to become more open-minded and tolerant

Negatives of Immigration

• Some people believe that immigrants take jobs that should go to local people
• Some immigrant workers work longer hours for less money
• Companies might pay lower salaries to immigrant workers
• Unemployment rates could rise if there are too many immigrants

Opinions about Immigration

• Immigration can help the economy of a country
• It can create multi-cultural societies
• However, immigration needs to be controlled
• In many countries, immigrants need visas or work permit
• Governments should stop companies from exploiting immigrant workers
• Foreign and local workers should have the right to equal pay and conditions

Positives of Globalization

• Business of becoming increasingly international
• Multi-national companies do business across the world
• Companies like MacDonald’s can be seen on high streets in most cities
• Goods are produced in one country and sold in many others
• A global economy means free trade between countries
• This can strengthen political relationships
• Globalization can also create opportunities for employment
• It encourages investment in less developed countries
• It could reduce poverty in the developing world

Negatives of Globalization

• Globalization is not always beneficial to everyone
• Companies can move to countries where labour is cheap
• This creates redundancies, or job losses
• Employees cannot be confident that they have stable jobs
• Companies sometimes exploit their employees in developing countries
• Global trade creates more waste and pollution

The future of Globalization

• There should be global regulations for salaries and working conditions
• Governments should impose laws to protect the environment